Role

Lead Engineer- Height Sensor (Passenger Car)

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About the UNIT/ Unit Overview

Digital Product Engineering

Location

Pune

Experience:

8-12

Number of openings

1

What awaits you/ Job Profile

- You will shape the future BMW vehicles dynamics by bringing brake systems to life through precise CAD modelling, Concept and engineering execution.
- Contribute to concept development, CAD engineering, packaging, integration, and validation of vehicle height sensing systems for passenger vehicles.
- Develop and maintain 3D CAD models, assemblies, engineering drawings, and release documentation for height sensors, linkages, brackets, and mounting systems.
- Support complete product development activities from concept phase through series production.
- Collaborate with Chassis, Suspension, Electronics, Vehicle Dynamics, Lighting, Body, Testing, Manufacturing, and Supplier Engineering teams.
- Ensure compliance with vehicle performance, durability, reliability, functional safety, quality, weight, cost, and manufacturing requirements.
- Support prototype builds, vehicle integration activities, validation programs, and engineering change management activities.

What should you bring along

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a related field.
?Minimum 8-12 years of experience in automotive chassis electronics, suspension systems, or sensor development for passenger vehicles.
- Knowledge of automotive design standards, engineering release processes, and product development methodologies.

- Experience working with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers in wheel product development.

- Proactive,



teamwork-oriented mindset with the ability to operate in a matrix environment.

- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Proficiency in English, additional German language skills are an advantage.

Must have technical skill

- Design and development of: Suspension Height Sensors, Ride Height Sensors, Air Suspension Position Sensors, Headlamp Leveling Sensors
- Adaptive Chassis Control Height Sensors
- Strong understanding of vehicle ride-height measurement principles.
- Knowledge of sensor mounting, linkage mechanisms, lever arm design, and motion transfer systems.
- Understanding of front axle and rear axle height sensor applications.
- Experience defining sensor installation locations, package clearances, and operating envelopes.
- Understanding of sensor output characteristics and signal accuracy requirements.
- Experience with sensor calibration methodologies and vehicle commissioning requirements.
- Knowledge of sensor diagnostics and fault detection strategies.
- Understanding of sensor redundancy and signal plausibility concepts.
- Experience integrating sensors with:

- Suspension Components,
- Control Units,
- Air Suspension Compressors,
- Electronic Damping Systems,
- Lighting Systems,
- Vehicle Dynamics Modules.

- Understanding of wheel travel, jounce, rebound, and suspension kinematic behavior.
- Experience supporting package studies and digital mock-up reviews.




- knowledge of automotive electrical architecture.
- Understanding of: Sensor Signal Processing, Analog and Digital Outputs, LIN Communication, CAN Communication Interfaces, Diagnostic Requirements
- Experience with electronic control unit (ECU) integration.
- Understanding of automotive wiring harness interfaces and connector systems.
- Knowledge of EMI/EMC requirements for automotive electronic components.
- Knowledge of sensor performance validation and calibration activities.
- Understanding of failure mode analysis and reliability assessments.
- Experience with DFMEA and risk assessment methodologies.
- Awareness of Functional Safety concepts and ISO 26262 requirements.
- Support issue investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
- Create component specifications and validation documentation.
- Support design reviews and technical feasibility studies.
- Manage engineering changes throughout the development lifecycle.

Positive to have Technical skills

- CATIA V5/V6 Part Design, Assembly Design, GSD, and Drafting.
- Teamcenter, ENOVIA, or equivalent PLM systems.
- GD&T; and Tolerance Stack-up Analysis.
- Automotive Sensor Development Experience.
- Chassis Electronics and Control Systems Knowledge.
- CANoe, CANalyzer, INCA, or equivalent diagnostic tools.
- DFMEA, DVP methodologies.
- Functional Safety (ISO 26262) awareness.
- Automotive SPICE process awareness.
- Root Cause Analysis, 8D, Six Sigma, and Problem-Solving tools.
- Experience with Air Suspension and Adaptive Chassis Systems.
- Knowledge of Headlamp Auto-Leveling Systems.
- EV and Hybrid Vehicle Chassis Electronics Development.
- Supplier Management and Technical Coordination experience.
- Experience in global vehicle development programs.

📌 Lead Engineer- Height Sensor (Passenger Car) (India)
🏢 BMW TechWorks
📍 India